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Jeremy Hunt’s desperate autumn statement, claiming to fix the economic problems that his party caused, won’t pull the wool over voters’ eyes
The article Blog: Another cycle of the Tories’ economic doom-loop first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Jeremy Hunt’s desperate autumn statement, claiming to fix the economic problems that his party caused, won’t pull the wool over voters’ eyes
The article Blog: Another cycle of the Tories’ economic doom-loop first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Yet again public services didn’t get a look in, aside from being told to deliver more for less.
The article Autumn statement is a cynical ploy that won’t fool the public first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Yet again public services didn’t get a look in, aside from being told to deliver more for less.
The article Autumn statement is a cynical ploy that won’t fool the public first appeared on the UNISON National site.
I pay attention to politics in a number of countries, some of which I also vote in. I’m an optimist by nature and I see real possibilities for wins by parties I like. For example,…Read more…
I have just signed the petition here https://www.lwn.org.uk/margaret_bondfield_portrait supported by the Labour Womens network for a portrait of her to be displayed at Parliament. Yesterday, there was an informal social held at the UNIS…Read more…
Don’t miss your chance to nominate a star and enter our prize draw
The article Blog: Get ready to celebrate all the Stars in Our Schools first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Don’t miss your chance to nominate a star and enter our prize draw
The article Blog: Get ready to celebrate all the Stars in Our Schools first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Reprinted from labornotes.org After a six-week escalating strike, the Auto Workers (UAW) ratified agreements with each of the Big 3 automakers. The deals are a sharp about-face from decades of concessions. The Big 3 are GM, Stallantis and Fords. The … Continue reading Read more…
Hat tip BBC News. Good news for local residents!The exterior of the “Sphere” would show adverts and visual displays, which locals say will stop them sleepingBy Noah VickersLocal Democracy Reporting ServicePlans for a Las Vegas-style “Sphere”…Read more…
The forthcoming Autumn Statement and Scottish Government Budget has inspired another round of calls for public service reform. Primarily wishful thinking as a substitute for public spending cuts, but the principle has merit.The Chancellor appears…Read more…
Unite steel reps met in Port Talbot on Friday (November 17) and unanimously agreed a Workers’ Plan for Steel for all steel plants including Port Talbot. Commenting on the meeting, Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said that Unite’s plan “is about growth in steel jobs that will transform the UK into the global green steel […]
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UNISON opposes government plans to hand over NHS patient data to US spy firm
The article NHS data: help stop the sell-off first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Earlier this year I read and reviewed “Damascus Station” by former CIA officer David McCloskey. I thought it a competent thriller and enjoyed it. I looked forward to reading the second book in the series,…Read more…
Gill and I took the Elizabeth line from Forest Gate then the Metropolitan to Rickmansworth to begin this Chilterns Society Walk. Only 1 hour 20 and as well as being low carbon, was much cheaper and relaxing than driving. A 6 mile circular “easy” w…Read more…
The United Nations World Toilet Day has been observed annually since 2013 and is held on November 19th. The day celebrates toilets and raises awareness of the 3.6 billion people living without access to safely managed sanitation.
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Years of neglect and underfunding have worsened the situation, leaving some schools on the verge of collapse.
The article Come clean about school risks and invest to remedy problems first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Years of neglect and underfunding have worsened the situation, leaving some schools on the verge of collapse.
The article Come clean about school risks and invest to remedy problems first appeared on the UNISON National site.
This morning I joined Newham comrades in the rain (it was rather light and sporadic) for a canvass in Plaistow North for the forthcoming Council by election this Thursday 23 November. The canvass was mostly very positive but I did have a tw…Read more…
Following the successful outcome of the disputes with the three big US auto manufacturers over the past months in which the United Autoworkers won most of its demands from employers, the tentative agreements are currently being voted on across the … Continue reading Read more…